THE ANTI-REFLUX PROCEDURE

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A minimally invasive laparoscopic fundoplication, also known as the ‘Anti-Reflux Procedure’ is covered by many health insurance plans because GERD is a very common problem.

 

The 'Anti-Reflux Procedure' requires only a few small incisions and that's what makes it minimally invasive. The laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube with  a camera on the end. It provides a live play-by-play of surgery when inserted through little incisions in the abdomen or pelvis and makes it so your surgeon doesn't need to perform an open surgery.

 

What this means for you is that you'll heal quicker  and get heartburn relief sooner! The fundoplication surgery works by strengthening and/or building up the barrier between your stomach and esophagus.

 

Strengthening this barrier makes it near impossible for stomach acids and food particles to jump over and back up into the esophagus - effectively curing the symptoms of GERD.